Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician Department: PCH-MAIN | Staffing & Data Resource Ctr. Location: Phoenix. Shift: Mon‑Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Nights, 8am‑5pm. Category: Patient Care Services (Tech & Asst). Posting #: 729514. Employee Type: Varies. Position Summary This full‑time night shift role will float to all units within the hospital – ED, IP Psych, Acute care and Critical Care floors. The position provides individual and group age‑appropriate developmental and psychosocial supervision, support, and treatment consistent with established objectives, including crisis management, group facilitation, and the use of behavioral management and modification procedures to facilitate achievement of desired treatment outcomes. Responsibilities Therapeutic Interactions Therapeutic interactions. Assists the physician, RN, Social Worker, and other treatment team members in decision‑making to ensure complete and appropriate information is shared. Identifies and reports pertinent behavioral, medical, and/or psychosocial data to the physician, RN, and/or Social Worker. Provides continuous therapeutic care and observation to patients in their daily routines, including meals, school sessions, social and education groups, and activities of daily living to assist in achievement of established treatment plan outcomes for modification of behavior. Assists in the education of parents regarding behavioral/emotional techniques and support. Implements behavior management protocols in a safe, therapeutic manner. Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of patients and others. Serves as a positive role model by establishing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries with patients and their guardians. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Completes vital sign monitoring per policy. Acts as a sitter for patients needing 1:1 supervision across the hospital for medical or behavioral reasons. Maintains confidentiality. Group Facilitation Plans, organizes, and leads skills‑based groups related to social skills, coping skills, self‑esteem, relaxation, creative expression, and cooperative play. Plans activities appropriate for the developmental level of participants and promotes participation by each participant. Demonstrates effective group management by dealing with problem behaviors promptly and recognizing and rewarding positive participation and behaviors. Assists in the transport of patients to off‑unit activities maintaining safety, order, and direction. Demonstrates effective leadership skills by adjusting the pace of the group in response to participants’ needs. Documentation Documents patient progress, functioning, and interventions in the appropriate charting format. Documents unusual occurrences, accidents, and incidents in the appropriate reporting format. Teamwork Actively participates as a member of the multi‑disciplinary treatment team by consistently attending and contributing to multi‑disciplinary staffing and team meetings. Influences coworkers in a positive direction. Participates in cooperative efforts by contributing to discussions, listening to others’ ideas, and supporting group consensus. Accepts any challenges within the hospital and/or unit as a shared responsibility. Respects differing viewpoints even when in conflict with their own. Shares complete and unbiased information in an open and professional manner. Supervision & Staff Development Provides guidance, mentoring, and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development. Provides work assignments and indirect supervision to program volunteers. Receives close clinical supervision from behavioral health providers qualified to ensure ongoing knowledge, skills, and competency. Participates in unit‑based and hospital‑sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies. Miscellaneous Duties Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience and/or education in a behavioral health related field. At least twenty‑one years of age. Current fingerprint clearance card prior to employment date. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, or a related field. Pediatric experience. Certifications and Licenses Basic Life Support – Required. Fingerprint Clearance Card – Required. Crisis Prevention Institute – Required. Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure Climbing – Occasionally. Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally. Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Frequently. Hearing – Constantly. Pushing/pulling – Occasionally.Reaching – Occasionally. Sitting – Constantly. Standing – Constantly. Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently. Talking – Constantly. Tasting/smelling – Occasionally. Walking – Constantly. Near Vision – Constantly. Far Vision – Constantly. Color Discrimination – Frequently. Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly. Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Constantly. Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently. Inside office environment – Applicable. Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable. Extreme temperatures – Applicable. Confined areas – Applicable. Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable. Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable. Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's